Reduced library hours for winter break in late December

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In late December, many main library locations and branches will be closed for part of winter break. Please check lib.umn.edu for all open hours.

The research tools and services (including Chat with a Librarian 24/7) on the website will be available. Walter Library (east bank) is the library on campus with extended hours. All Libraries will be open for regular winter hours starting Thursday, January 2.

Walter Library hours include:
(Note: Walter is the only library open to the public during this time)

Monday, December 23, open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24, closed
Wednesday, December 25, closed
Thursday, December 26, closed
Friday, December 27, open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 28, closed
Sunday, December 29, closed
Monday, December 30, open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31, open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1, closed
Thursday, January 2, open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Locations CLOSED from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 include:

Main libraries:

Wilson Library
Magrath Library (St. Paul)
Health Sciences Libraries (including Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine)
Andersen Library (Archives and Special Collections)

Branch libraries:

Check the Law Library hours site for more details on hours.

Additional un-staffed study areas available with U Card required:

Some library locations have un-staffed study areas during reduced hours. These spaces are for UMN students, faculty and staff only with UCard required.

Magrath Library extended study areas (Magrath Library basement level) with U Card required: